Extirpare

Lat.

In old English law

To extirpate or root out; to destroy utterly, or from the foundation. Applied in old writs to the destruction or demolition of houses. Unam aulam — quatuor cameras — unam coquinam — extirpaverunt, &c.; they extirpated or entirely destroyed one hall, four chambers, one kitchen, &c.

Reg. Jud. 13. Id. 68 b.